Greater Giyani Local Municipality (LIM331)
Physical Address
BA 59 Giyani Main Road, Opposite Old Nkensani Hospital, Giyani
Postal: Private Bag X9559, Giyani, 0826
Contact Details
Phone: 015 811 5500
Accounts: 015 811 5500
Website: Visit Website
Facebook: Facebook Page
Electricity: 015 811 5500
Refuse & Waste: 015 811 5532
Roads: 015 811 5500
Service Delivery: 015 811 5500
Water: 015 811 5500
Operating Hours
| WORKING HOURS | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 – 15:15 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
* Closed on Public Holidays
About Greater Giyani Local Municipality (LIM331)
Description: The Greater Giyani Local Municipality is a Category B municipality situated within the Mopani District in the Limpopo Province. It is one of five municipalities in the district. It was established in terms of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa of 1996, the Municipality Demarcation Act of 1998, and Section 12 Notice issued in terms of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Act of 1998. The town of Giyani was established in 1969 and is regarded as the ‘place where the people dance and land of the friendly people’. It is the administrative and commercial centre of the Mopani District and also the former capital of Gazankulu. Giyani is also rich in cultural history, with royal families dating back as far as 1822. Giyani is located approximately 185km from Polokwane (previously Pietersburg), 100km from Thohoyandou and 550km from Pretoria. Its eastern section borders on the world-famous Kruger National Park. The municipality is demarcated into 30 wards and has 60 councillors. The 10 traditional authority areas comprise 91 villages. Giyani Town is the largest and most densely populated centre, featuring the most employment opportunities, as well as the best shopping and recreational facilities. The labour force consists of skilled, semi-skilled and a large percentage of unskilled people. Main Economic Sectors: Agriculture, manufacturing – Source IDP 2024/25ℹ️ Important Notice
This page provides informational guidance only for Greater Giyani Local Municipality (LIM331). For official confirmation of municipal services, leadership, and contact details, always verify through the municipality’s official website: www.greatergiyani.gov.za. Additional verified information is available at www.gov.za.
Cities and Towns
Cities/Towns: GiyaniCities and Towns Served by Greater Giyani Local Municipality (LIM331) Municipality
Giyani Municipality
This municipality provides services and support to the areas listed above. For official municipal information, visit the official municipality website.
Municipal Leadership
Mayor: Mrs Thandi Zitha (ANC)
Deputy Mayor:
Speaker: Mr Ernest Mboweni (ANC)
Chief Whip: Mr Thomas Makondo
Municipal Manager: Mr VD Khoza
Chief Financial Officer: Mr Fidium Nkuna
Other Council: ANC
Senior Management:
Communications Officers: Mr SS Mavunda
Demographic Information
| 2022 | 2016 | 2011 | |
| Population | 316 841 | 256 127 | 242 986 |
| Age Structure | |||
| Population under 15 | 35.4% | 34.3% | 36.8% |
| Population 15 to 64 | 58.3% | 60.9% | 57.4% |
| Population over 65 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Dependency Ratio | |||
| Per 100 (15-64) | 71.7 | 64.3 | 74.1 |
| Sex Ratio | |||
| Males per 100 females | 83.2 | 79.9 | 79.5 |
| Population Growth | |||
| Per annum | 2.58% | 1.08% | n/a |
| Labour Market | |||
| Unemployment rate (official) | n/a | n/a | 47.0% |
| Youth unemployment rate (official) 15-34 | n/a | n/a | 61.2% |
| Education (aged 20 +) | |||
| No schooling | 22.5% | 20.5% | 25.0% |
| Matric | n/a | 22.5% | 20.7% |
| Higher education | 7.3% | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| Household Dynamics | |||
| Households | 79 735 | 70 477 | 63 193 |
| Average household size | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Female headed households | n/a | 56.6% | 57.3% |
| Formal dwellings | 92.5% | 87.0% | 88.0% |
| Housing owned | n/a | 83.6% | 69.4% |
| Household Services | |||
| Flush toilet connected to sewerage | 24.3% | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Weekly refuse removal | 22.4% | 11.5% | 11.8% |
| Piped water inside dwelling | 24.3% | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Electricity for lighting | 98.0% | 92.5% | 89.0% |
Financial Information
Municipal Services
| 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2019/20 | 2018/19 | |
| Water | |||||
| Does the municipality provide? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of domestic households/delivery points | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inside the yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Less than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| More than 200m from yard | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Electricity |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 73 760 | 71 462 | 69 964 | 67 014 | 67 014 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 6 834 | 330 | 330 | 371 | 13 000 |
Sewerage and Sanitation |
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| Does the municipality provide? | No | No | No | No | No |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of households using: | |||||
| Flush toilet – public sewerage | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Flush toilet – septic tank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ventilated pit latrine | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bucket system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Solid Waste Services |
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| Does the municipality provide? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of households and non-domestic customers to which provided | 10 955 | 7 801 | 7 801 | 7 794 | 7 794 |
| Domestic households with access to free basic service | 390 | 330 | 330 | 371 | 123 |
Water
015 811 5500Electricity
015 811 5500Refuse and Waste
015 811 5532Roads
015 811 5500Service Delivery
015 811 5500Municipality Map
